Jon Frankel Dentistry

Category Archive: Dental Anxiety

1. Afraid of the dentist?

   Apr 20 2021

   Do you ask your dentist questions or are you afraid? What would make you comfortable?

   

   Toledo, Ohio dentist Dr. Jonathan Frankel has the answer. Dental consultations are offered at no cost. This dental concierge service is an excellent way to understand treatment plan options.

   

   Why would you schedule a consultation?

   Communication

   Keep it private. Patients appreciate the concierge service office space. They feel free to share their concerns.

   Give it to me the way I like it. Learning or understanding styles vary. Visual, auditory, or tactile preferences are offered through photos, models, videos, brochure, and conversation.

   Listen to me. Consultations allow the time and space to ask questions that might be avoided in the treatment areas.

   

   Options and Priorities

   There may be several options to restore dental health. It might be confusing for the patient.

   Consults clarify treatment.

   Prioritizing treatment is at times a personal issue.

   Patients work with the dentist. The staff, healthcare providers, and dental concierge facilitate the process.

   The Concierge Team

   Debbie Oliver

   First a patient, Deb has been one of our registered dental hygienists since she graduated from Owens Dental Hygiene Program. She has actively practicing dental hygiene for nearly 20 years. She is also a hygiene team leader, and a dental concierge.

   Mary Ann Joy

   Experience in all areas of dentistry, Mary Ann has been an Expanded Function Dental Assistant is Maryland, currently, she is an assistant, instructor, and dental concierge. Dentistry has been her profession for 34 years. (She also manages our dental supplies!)

   Terri Wyman

   An Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist, and a Dental Concierge, Terri has also been a dental lab technician and dental auxiliary instructor. She has been in dentistry for over 30- years. She was recently received the Frankel Dentistry Core Values Award.

   Pamela Weitzel Educated as a Dental Hygienist with a Public Health Education and Marketing focus she provides patient education, treatment plan consultations, and acts as the liaison for internal and external marketing.

   

   How it Works

   Step One

   New Patient

   Step Two

   Small Procedure and Consultation

   Step Three

   Treatment, consultations as needed, regularly scheduled recare.

   

   Value

   Always Better

   Consultations build value. A healthy mouth promotes a healthy body. A bright beautiful smile builds confidence.

   Serve All

   Patients are not charged for this service and may schedule several visits. They create an individualized plan for dental treatment. Spouses, parents, and significant others are welcome.

   The Best Dental Experience

   Patients benefit from consultations. It is one of the many ways Frankel Dentistry sets itself apart.

   Patient Testimonials

   April 19, 2021

   Dental anxiety gone since I have been a patient of Dr. Frankel.

   J.N.

   April 20, 2021

   I was afraid to go to the dentist before I met Dr. Frankel. He is so caring and the whole office treats you like family.

   K.C.

2. Find a Dentist You Love, Dental Anxiety

   Jan 23 2018

   Don’t be Nervous! 

   Toledo Dentist Can Help With Your Anxiety 

   

   First Visit and She’s Loving the Dentist

    

    

   Children love visiting Frankel Dentistry. We want you to as well.

    

   

              Our Call Center will Guide You.

   Take a deep breath!

   Has it been a while since you’ve made an appointment to the dentist because you are too nervous to sit in the chair? You are not alone. Good oral hygiene is very important to your overall health and cannot be something that is skipped. We want to help you!

   

             Jon Frankel, DDS

   Dr. Frankel’s Tips for Managing Dental Anxiety

    

   1) Bring a friend or family member to your appointment – this will give you comfort and keep you distracted.

   

                                 Bring a Friend

   2) Indulge in your favorite TV show or song to keep you distracted – our office is equipped with TVs for your entertainment.

   

               You Select the Channel

   3) Talk to us! You can schedule a free consultation to talk to the dentist and team about your fears.

   We can discuss what may or may not be appropriate for you including sedatives, numbing agents and prescriptions.

   

   Schedule a Complimentary Consultation

    

    

3. Toledo Area Dentist Exposes Why People Avoid the Dentist

   Apr 11 2017

   

   What keeps people from going to the dentist?

   We have found that fear, time, no sense of urgency and budget are roadblocks for seeing your dentist.

   What do you do at Frankel Dentistry to address a fearful patient?

   Offering complimentary consultation and tours as well as listening to our patients keeps even the most hesitant patient coming on a regular basis.

   What about time? We are all busy.

   Dr. Frankel decided while still a dental student his patients would not wait. We also see emergencies the same day.

   Why go to the dentist? My teeth feel fine.

   A healthy mouth promotes a healthy body. Dental disease is often silent. Diabetes, heart disease and stroke are associated with your oral health. New studies indicate many types of cancer and even Alzheimer’s disease show a link to oral health.

   How much will it cost?

   We offer a complimentary benefits estimate of dental insurance as well as Care Credit payment options including interest free.
   

4. Dental Anxiety Am I the only one?

   Jan 20 2016

    

   Dental Anxiety

   Am I the only one?

   

   You are not alone.

   Often people think they are alone in their hesitation to visit the dentist. As many as one in three have some form of dental anxiety.

    

   

   What causes fear of the dentist?

   There can be many different causes. It might be embarrassment, a bad experience or hearing about someone else’s experience.

   

   Will my feelings toward the dentist ever change?

   We have found many of even our most anxious patients, after a series of visits at Frankel Dentistry begin to enjoy their visits.

   

   What can I do about my dental anxiety?

   Visit a dental office. Take a tour. Meet the staff. Dentistry has changed a lot in recent years. There are medications the dentist can prescribe to ease the tension or using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during your visit often helps. For severe dental anxiety we have a dental anesthesiologist who allows you to basically sleep through your visit.